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603Country · February 21, 2013, 10:34 PM

I can't imagine why Reynolds would say that a Partition won't work in a Creedmore. Surely you can get 2800 fps, or close to it from a 22 inch barrel or longer. That'll do just fine for most game smaller than Elk (and maybe would work for Elk, but that's not something I've hunted).

The only trouble I've had with Partitions is trying to find just the right load that'll make it shoot well. Like I said, Reloader 17 was the powder that worked for me, so 4350 would be a good place to start if you don't have any R17 sitting around.

February 21, 2013, 10:34 PM	#4
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	I can't imagine why Reynolds would say that a Partition won't work in a Creedmore. Surely you can get 2800 fps, or close to it from a 22 inch barrel or longer. That'll do just fine for most game smaller than Elk (and maybe would work for Elk, but that's not something I've hunted). The only trouble I've had with Partitions is trying to find just the right load that'll make it shoot well. Like I said, Reloader 17 was the powder that worked for me, so 4350 would be a good place to start if you don't have any R17 sitting around.